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In our opinion: Threats of trade wars, punishing tariffs are still self-defeating

Canada, Mexico and U.S. flags
Even if the tariff threat against Canada and Mexico ultimately proves to be merely a ploy to win concessions from our allies, the potential collateral damage in the short and long term is not worth it. (AUTOMOTIVE NEWS FILE PHOTO)
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Editorial Board
February 06, 2025 03:45 PM

We have said it before, and we will say it again and again and again: Trade wars, especially between allies and partners, are bad policy and self-defeating.

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